Considering the Lilies of the Field

The texts today in the Roman Catholic Lectionary focus on the relationship of faithfulness to the life in communion with the Divine. The history of the people of Israel, from2 Chronicles, shows the consequences to the fabric of the society when the Covenant is neglected. Matthew relates Jesus invitation to “consider the lilies of the field” in our obsession for material wealth and security. The freedom of the faith that trusts providence is the gift that we are offered.

Eye of the Soul

The Roman Catholic Lectionary offers texts which relate the triumph of good and righteousness over corruption and idolatry in the faith history of Israel. Matthew continues the revelation of practices of the Children of God. We are cautioned to be aware of where our heart and treasure lie. The value of the treasure in our lives will be reflected in our way of life. The eye, the window of the soul, reflects the inner light or darkness of our “treasure”.